Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Epiglottitis (ep-ee-glah-TIE-tis) is an infection that causes swelling of the area around the voice box. It affects children ages 2 to 12, and can be a very serious problem.
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Epiglottitis is most common in children between 2 and 6 years old and is usually caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae, although it may be caused by other bacteria or viruses. Although rare, epiglotitis can occur in normal adults.
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Epiglottitis is primarily a disease of two to seven-year-old children, although older children and adults can also contract it. Boys are twice as likely as girls to develop this infection.
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Epiglottitis, acute: A very rapidly progressive infection causing inflammation of the epiglottis (the flap that covers the trachea) and tissues around the epiglottis that may lead to abrupt blockage of the upper airway and death.
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Epiglottitis
This medical emergency is caused by inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, the flap of membrane-covered cartilage lying behind the tongue that keeps food and drink entering the windpipe.
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Epiglottitis
Dr Trisha Macnair
Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of epiglottitis - an acute infection of the throat.
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Epiglottitis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea (windpipe). See also croup syndrome.
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Haemophilus Influenza Organism ...
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Epiglottitis - Epiglottitis is an acute life-threatening bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis.
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Sudden illness or infections like pneumonia, acute bronchitis, whooping cough, croup, or epiglottitis (inflammation of the epiglottis -- the flap that closes the windpipe when you swallow) ...
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respiratory infections, such as croup, influenza, pertussis, epiglottitis, pneumonia, RSV infection, bronchiolitis, and the common cold.
metabolic conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, an inherited condition that affects the lungs ...
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Without these immunizations, this bacterium can cause epiglottitis, a potentially life-threatening infection that can block the windpipe suddenly. Symptoms of epiglottitis can be similar to those of croup.
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An inability to swallow and excessive drooling; this may be a sign of epiglottitis, a life-threatening infection that causes swelling in the back of the throat.
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of something more serious: a cold; the flu; mononucleosis; herpes simplex; Epstein-Barr virus; or several childhood diseases, such as chickenpox or the measles. Sometimes a sore throat can lead to chronic fatigue syndrome, gingivitis, epiglottitis, ...
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